Principal Designer (CDM)
Location
West of Scotland / Hybrid - Home-working
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
Package
- Pension
- Car allowance
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days holidays
- Professional Membership Subscriptions (up to 2)
Role Overview
We are looking to appoint a CDM Principal Designer to join our team to provide high-quality CDM and PD services to developers and clients across the UK. Representing the company as a key client contact, you will be responsible for managing your own CDM projects, being the key interface between the client, design and construction teams to provide CDM and H&S advice to project teams, taking on the role of CDM PD to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate Health & Safety in pre‑construction phases of projects, including identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks. All of this will assist the clients to deliver projects in line with their remit, programme and budget.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality information and advice (including Pre‑Construction Information, CEMPs, Construction Phase Plans and Risk Appraisals).
- Liaise with project contacts, manage the information flow required, and manage project admin (including company project budget management, organising client purchase orders and submitting invoicing).
- Record and support the wider CDM Team, review Construction Phase Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and oversee the preparation of Health & Safety Files as projects progress.
- Participate in weekly team meetings, regular client project meetings, and coordinate Design Review Workshops.
- Visit sites prior to construction to carry out initial risk appraisals, and attend site during works to carry out Client Monitoring Inspections.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience acting as a CDM Principal Designer.
- Current membership of the Association for Project Safety (minimum IMaPS, CMaPS preferred).
- Excellent IT skills (highly experienced user of Microsoft Office and mobile phone software).
- Thorough and excellent understanding of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, Building Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, and Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
- Demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings and extensive experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.
- Excellent knowledge of the built environment and construction processes and an understanding of construction and site health & safety good practice.
- Existing Health & Safety qualification essential – preferably NEBOSH Diploma and/or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
The Following Would Be Desirable For The Right Candidate
- Degree or equivalent in a Built Environment subject and/or membership of other relevant professional bodies (MCABE, MCIOB, RIBA, MRICS, MAPM, MIStructE, MICE, CEng, etc).
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent.
- CMIOSH Accreditation (Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health).
Attitude & Approach
Enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual with a generally flexible attitude and a general commitment to do what it takes to get the job done.
Self‑sufficient, able to work independently and unsupervised but enjoys working with the wider team.
Ability to build great relationships, establish good working rapport and communicate effectively with clients and site staff at all levels, and handle difficult situations with diplomacy.
Physical Requirements
The role requires regular site visits, meaning the candidate must be physically able to move around a construction site safely, climb ladders, access scaffolding and potentially work at height.
Other Requirements
Extremely IT literate and competent, highly experienced in Microsoft Office and mobile phone software.
Excellent English language skills and report writing, communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and ability to maintain an audit trail using the company's systems.
Smart business appropriate appearance, discreet nature, common sense approach to business and client requirements, and ability to read situations quickly and accurately.
Full clean driving licence and a roadworthy vehicle for business use suitable for all journeys to client offices, project and site meetings.
Application
If you're not sure whether you could be considered for the position, send your CV and tell us a bit about yourself. We are always keen to hear from people with the drive and ambition to take control of their own careers and bring loyalty, commitment and quality to GHPC.
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